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Jared Sherlock Loyal user Indiana 245 Posts |
Anyone have a suggestion of the pair that's worked best for them in the past.
-Jared |
Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
I have always liked the chaincuffs best.
FWIW Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
Farrell Veteran user 371 Posts |
Cheapy quick release or the chain cuffs.
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magicjohn2278 Special user Isle of Man UK 544 Posts |
Chain cuffs probably go under the name "Electronic Release" - very quick and easy to use.
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Frank Simpson Special user SW Montana 883 Posts |
I have to chime in for the chain cuffs as well. It would be hard to imagine something being more efficient.
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Jared Sherlock Loyal user Indiana 245 Posts |
Can anyone suggest a supplier for the chain cuffs?
-Jared |
Michael Messing Inner circle Knoxville, TN 1817 Posts |
Jared,
Daytona Magic has a set where the tube is aluminum and the chains steel: http://daytonamagic.net/customer/index.c......tId=3007 The description says that it is a solid steel link between the chains but it's aluminum. (I have a set.) You want to make sure you get a set where there is no seam or connector on the on the aluminum/steel link. Here's a cheaper one they carry: http://daytonamagic.net/customer/index.c......Id=10137 |
Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
Do you guys really believe that these things are deceptive? I think they scream magic trick! They don’t look like anything anyone would use!
Honestly, to me they are big, cumbersome, and look “tricky”. I would rather you just get three feet of rope and do a simple, tied behind the back, Kellar rope tie. Or if you have the money get a pair of gimmicked regulation S & W handcuffs (ADA’s are totally examinable). In fact, buy an inexpensive pair of regulation handcuffs and simply open them when you are put into the bag. Even a Siberian Chain escape (made of heavy chain) is much more deceptive and as easy to get out of.
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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Michael Messing Inner circle Knoxville, TN 1817 Posts |
Harry,
When used by themselves, wrist shackles can be easy to figure, but when used as part of the substitution trunk (aka Metamorphosis), they are such a minor part of the effect that no one thinks about them. I agree that the rope tie, handcuffs or the Siberian Chain escape are easy to escape from but how does the second person in the trunk figure out how to put them on in the dark? I've tried to use a Siberian Chain escape (a heavy duty set made by Malloy Modern Magic) to do a rope tie type routine. The problem was that once I got out of them the first time, I couldn't get them back on quickly. It would be really hard inside the trunk! I haven't tried gimmicked handcuffs but I think people distrust those more than the wrist shackles. Wrist shackles are so uncomplicated that people know they aren't gimmicked. (Heck, they aren't!) They simply are the fastest restraints for one person to get out of and then another get back into them and, as long as nobody focuses on them, they add greatly to impression that you are restrained. (Besides, I've never had anyone even bring up the wrist shackles after I've done Metamorphosis.) Michael |
Frank Simpson Special user SW Montana 883 Posts |
When I first began doing metamorphosis I used a Siberian chain. It was a whole lot tougher to get into.
Speaking personally, I think that the chain cuffs do look magic-tricky, but my audiences, for whatever reason, do not. In fact when I used the Siberian, they were never mentioned. But the bigger, bulkier chain cuffs do seem to add a nebulous credibility to the proceedings, and when I hear people recounting the performances they are almost always mentioned... and in a favorable light. I agree that in and of themselves, they're nothing to write home about, but in conjunction with the Sub Trunk, they seem to hit a home run with audiences. |
magictim Veteran user Lake Charles, LA 396 Posts |
I use the chain cuffs... though I don't remember what brand. Mine look so much more deceptive (in my opinion) than the ones from the links. Those look like both hands can be freed at the same time with clenched fists. Mine the hoop is very narrow and I think is better.
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magicmanila New user Washington DC 88 Posts |
I like the MAK cuffs, big thick metal bracelets you padlock, and small oval ring in the center. it was just given to me by a friend. I don't see it anymore in their catalog though.
PERFORM MAGIC AND NOT "PUZZLES" so the audience wont try to "figure out how its done".
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
Quote:
On 2005-11-10 17:47, Forever Plaid wrote: I like that! Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
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